Posted on November 24, 2009 by blacquiere
As some parent may already know we have completed our first switch with Mrs. McCauley’s class. We have now switched math again so that I have the Grade 5’s and she has the Grade 6’s. We are continuing with the Science and Socials switch as we both feel it is working well.
Dates:
November 30th – Grade 5’s will be doing a dissection with Ms. Anderson a biology professor at TRU
December 2nd - Grade 5’s and 6’s go skating with Ms. McCauley’s class again parent helper welcome!
December 4th – early closure day
December 7th – Professional Day for teachers
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Posted on November 12, 2009 by blacquiere
The Science projects due dates have now been changed to Friday, November 13th for the Grade 6’s
And Monday, November 19th for the Grade 5’s
The Grade 6’s have a Chapter math test tomorrow, Friday, November 13th
Next week we are skating on Tuesday. A notice will be sent home.
I have sent a notice home regarding student achievement in Reading, please look through your child’s book and ensure they have completed chapters 1-10 in the novel People of Sparks. Once you have looked through their book please sign the notice and return it. Thank you, this is to ensure you are aware of your child’s progress and work habits as the year is progressing.
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Posted on November 4, 2009 by blacquiere
Posted on November 2, 2009 by blacquiere
This blog is now accessible through the David Thompson home page. Hopefully this makes it easier for parents and students to use at home.
Dates to remember:
B Volleyball team to Barriere – Wednesday, Nov. 4
Teachers vs. Students volleyball – Thurs., Nov. 5
Remembrance Day Assembly – Tues. Nov. 10
Grade 6 Science Project Due:
Research and poster due on Monday, November 16th.
No lates accepted unless accompanied by a note from parent.
Grade 5 Science Project Due: Monday, November 9th
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Posted on October 18, 2009 by blacquiere
For those of you who haven’t heard yet, Parent/Teacher interviews are scheduled for Wed. afternoon and Thurs. afternoon. Please contact the office to make an appointment.
Students have recieved another math test, please have them correct their mistakes, sign their marks and return them.
The grade 6’s will be starting a Science project involving classifiying organisms. Their research can be done using the Classification page of my blog. I would rather they not Google for information as many sites are unreliable.
Grade 5’s will be starting their first project soon.
Please note a skiing/boarding notice will be coming home this week to gauge parent interest in this field trip. We are dependent on parent participation for this outing so please let us know as soon as possible if you are interested in your child participating and if you can help out.
Thank you!
Have a great week!
Mrs. B
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Posted on October 8, 2009 by blacquiere
Students have had a Math quiz this week, please expect it to come home for signing. We will do further practice on this concept and have another test at the end of next week.
Students should be finishing their novels by next Tuesday so we may start our work on our book reports. Please make sure you see the marking sheet and sign it to ensure you understand what is expected of the student on this project.
Thankfully our cougar-scare appears to have lessened so the children may go outside and rid themselves of some of their pent up energy! Yay!
Shots are next week for Grade 6’s.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
SB
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Posted on October 1, 2009 by blacquiere
A couple more pieces of information for parents:
1. Immunization forms (gr 6 only) need to be signed and returned as do Verification forms.
2. Science tests need to be signed and returned to let me know parents have seen the marks.
3. Several small assignments have been handed back if you want to ask you son/daughter about them, Reading – mini book report, Writing – Biopoem, Reading – all BFG work has now been marked and handed back, ask to see their blue duotang.
4. We will be having another math quiz next week again just a small one, 5 marks. The week after we will have a bigger test.
Think that’s it for now! Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. B
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Posted on September 29, 2009 by blacquiere
As many of you are aware, the Science test is now tomorrow!!! My class completed a 5 mark quiz on Friday in Math. Most students did quite well, however there were a large number who did not do well. I will be setting up a once a week Math group at lunch times to review concepts covered in a quiz. Hopefully this will improve some of the marks.
We are starting a new project in Reading. Each student has signed out a new book to read. They are to read at home as well as at school. They are currently answering questions before they begin reading. Predicting what their book is about based on title and book cover. They will than be assigned several more questions that are to be completed once they have finished reading their book. These questions are in their Reading duotangs.
Individual pictures are being taken on Thursday for all students.
The cross country team will be travelling to Barnhartvale on Wed. afternoon for a very difficult hill run, wish them luck!
Have a great week!
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Posted on September 24, 2009 by blacquiere
Just to let parents know and to remind students:
Both grades have a Math quiz tomorrow morning.
I like to give weekly 5 mark quizzes to ensure that students are understanding concepts. If the marks indicate that the whole group is struggling with a concept I will then reteach it. I will follow that up with a final test worth more marks if I am satisfied that the majority of the group understand the concept being taught.
Both grades also have a short Science test on Monday. The grade 5’s will be tested on the Digestive and Respiratory systems. The grade 6’s will be tested on what characteristics organisms share and what are their basic needs.
Congratulations to the Cross Country run team for great finishes in all grades on Wednesday, way to run guys!
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Posted on September 21, 2009 by blacquiere
Just wanted to add some important dates.
October 16 – grade 6’s will be getting their Hep B shots
Sept. 30 – Student photos will be taken
Sept. 28 – Non-Instructional Day
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